What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Leiden is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Ghent to Leiden?

The distance between Ghent and Leiden is 186 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Leiden?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Ghent to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Leiden bus from?

Ghent to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Leiden train from?

Ghent to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Leiden?

The best way to get from Ghent to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Ghent to Leiden bus arrive?

Ghent to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Ghent to Leiden train arrive?

Ghent to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Leiden is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ghent to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Leiden by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain
2h 7m
€23–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Haguebus N1325 / ...
4h 11m
€20–27
Drive 180.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Leidencar 180.8 km
2h 15m
€34–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 38m
€136–326
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Sudtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Roosendaaltrain S32 / ...
3. Take the train from Roosendaal to Leiden Centraaltrain
3h 46m
€26–47

Ghent to Leiden by train

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Distance: 186.5 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to The Hague 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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